Advanced Gas and ARC welding workshop

The IMTC – UNITOR Welding School has been set up in collaboration with UNITOR and the courses are UNITOR approved.

In existing times of reduced manning on board vessels, with increasing challenges to maintain all equipment and under tight schedules, it is crucial that ship staff be equipped with the requisite hotwork skills to be able to carry out safe, efficient and quick repair and maintenance of cracked, damaged or leaking plates and pipes.

This programme is designed for Ships Fitters, Pumpmen, Repair team members and also Marine Engineers to fully acquaint them with the relevant safety precautions to be observed, the requisite knowledge of the various welding equipment and processes, proper electrode and welding parameters selection and the practical skills to efficiently execute various repair jobs on plates and pipes of various materials in various positions.

Each participant would have a welding station assigned to him for the practical sessions during the course.

The IMTC – UNITOR Welding School has been set up in collaboration with Wilhelmsen Ships Service and the courses are UNITOR approved. The faculty, expert welders and instructors in their own right, have undergone training with Wilhelmsen Ships Service welding specialists, to further enhance their abilities.

Course Objectives :

Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

Be able to recognize the dangers and observe the relevant safety precautions while performing / supervising hotwork.

Understand the differences and working principles of the various welding equipment on board.

Acquire the knowledge of correct welding rod selection and parameter settings based on the material to be welded.